Daundaj - Purandhar, Pune

Daundaj is a village situated in the Purandhar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sasvad and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Doundaj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daundaj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daundaj is 556525. The village covers a total geographical area of 1526 hectares and falls under the 412305 pincode. Sasvad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Daundaj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purandar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baramati Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Daundaj

According to the 2011 Census, Daundaj village had a total population of 2,378 people, including 1,199 males and 1,179 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.32%, with male literacy at 87.86% and female literacy at 68.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Daundaj

Daundaj is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Daundaj

Daundaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Daundaj, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sasvad to Daundaj is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Daundaj is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daundaj

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Daundaj village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Daundaj

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Daundaj village are given below:

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